Ojas: The Ayurvedic Secret to Immunity – What Builds and Destroys It
I once had a patient walk into my clinic with a rather peculiar question: “Doctor, can you explain why I catch every flu that’s going...
Author : Dr. Brahmanand Nayak
Forgiveness: The Forgotten Rasayana in Ayurvedic Healing
“Doctor, is there an Ayurvedic medicine for heartbreak?” That’s how the consultation started. Not with acid reflux, back pain, or PCOD. But heartbreak. A 33-year-old...
Is it good to eat bananas before bed?
“Doctor, I heard eating a banana at night causes a cold and cough. Is it true?” asked a worried mother holding her five-year-old daughter like...
Rice or Roti? The Great Indian Plate Debate
“Doctor, should I eat rice or roti?” she asked with the sincerity of someone choosing between two marriage proposals. Her husband, sitting beside her, smirked...
The Ultimate Ayurvedic Answer to ‘What Should I Eat, Doctor?’
It was 5:28 p.m. on a Monday when I heard it again. “Doctor, what should I eat?” The question floated in like the smell of...
How Ayurveda Treats Insomnia: Real Stories and Timeless Remedies
A patient once told me, “Doc, my sleep is like a prepaid SIM—worked fine in the beginning, now completely deactivated.” Another swore his body had...
Can You Drink Coffee with Ayurvedic Medicines?
Last week, at precisely 6:42 a.m., I got a text from a patient—likely before he’d brushed his teeth. “Doc, should I take the medicine first...
Medhya Rasayana in Ayurveda: Natural Boosters for Brain and Memory
Last week, a 29-year-old chartered accountant marched into my clinic looking like he’d just escaped a corporate circus—three meetings, two Excel tantrums, and one full-blown...
How to Stop Sweaty Hands and Feet Naturally: Ayurvedic Tips for Hyperhidrosis Relief
“Doctor, my hands sweat like they have got their raincloud. Is there a cure?” That’s how my Monday started. The patient, a 21-year-old engineering student, looked...
Bangalore Foodies & Gut Health: How to Enjoy the City’s Cuisine Without Regret
“Doctor, I can’t resist that Donne Biryani. But every time I eat it, my stomach burns like a coal stove.” This was Raghu, a 38-year-old...